1. Q: What Tennessee Code governs burglar alarm systems? ANSWER
Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 62, Chapter 32.
2. Q: Who regulates burglar alarm businesses in Tennessee? ANSWER
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
3. Q: What is the minimum age requirement to be a qualifying agent?
ANSWER 18 years old.
4. Q: How long is a burglar alarm contractor license valid? ANSWER Two
years from the date of issuance.
5. Q: What is the application fee for a burglar alarm contractor license?
ANSWER The Department sets the fee and may vary; check current fee
schedule.
6. Q: What insurance coverage is required for burglar alarm contractors?
ANSWER General liability insurance of at least $100,000.
7. Q: Can an individual operate without a license if they only sell
equipment? ANSWER No, selling burglar alarm systems requires proper
licensing.
8. Q: What constitutes a "burglar alarm system" under Tennessee law?
ANSWER Any electrical, electronic, or mechanical device designed to detect
unauthorized entry.
9. Q: How many days does a contractor have to notify the Department of a
change of address? ANSWER 30 days.
10. Q: What is required for license renewal? ANSWER Timely application,
payment of fees, and meeting continuing education requirements.
11. Q: What is the penalty for operating without a license? ANSWER It is
a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
,12. Q: Can a license be transferred to another person? ANSWER No,
licenses are non-transferable.
13. Q: What information must be included in a burglar alarm contract?
ANSWER Company name, license number, description of work, total cost, and
customer's cancellation rights.
14. Q: How long must a contractor maintain customer records? ANSWER
At least three years.
15. Q: What is required for a qualifying agent application? ANSWER
Proof of experience, passing exam score, and application fee.
16. Q: Can a felony conviction disqualify someone from licensing?
ANSWER Yes, certain felony convictions may be grounds for denial.
17. Q: What is the maximum time allowed to complete an installation after
contract signing? ANSWER As specified in the contract, but must be
reasonable.
18. Q: Are there specific requirements for advertising burglar alarm
services? ANSWER Yes, all advertising must include the company's license
number.
19. Q: What happens if a contractor's insurance lapses? ANSWER The
license may be suspended or revoked.
20. Q: Who can perform burglar alarm installations? ANSWER Only
licensed contractors or their supervised employees.
21. Q: What is required for a change of qualifying agent? ANSWER
Notification to the Department and approval of the new qualifying agent.
22. Q: Can a contractor subcontract work to unlicensed individuals?
ANSWER No, all work must be performed by licensed contractors or
supervised employees.
23. Q: What customer information must be maintained in records?
ANSWER Name, address, type of system, installation date, and service history.
24. Q: How often must a contractor renew their license? ANSWER Every
two years.
25. Q: What constitutes false or misleading advertising? ANSWER Any
statement that deceives or has the tendency to deceive the public.
, 26. Q: Can a contractor guarantee that their system will prevent all
burglaries? ANSWER No, such guarantees are considered false advertising.
27. Q: What is the minimum experience required for a qualifying agent?
ANSWER Two years of experience in the burglar alarm industry.
28. Q: Can a corporation hold a burglar alarm license? ANSWER Yes, but
must have a qualifying agent.
29. Q: What happens if a qualifying agent leaves a company? ANSWER
The company has 60 days to replace them or the license becomes invalid.
30. Q: Are there bonding requirements for burglar alarm contractors?
ANSWER Check current regulations, as bonding requirements may apply.
31. Q: What constitutes unprofessional conduct? ANSWER Fraud,
misrepresentation, negligence, or violation of regulations.
32. Q: Can a license be suspended for non-payment of fees? ANSWER
Yes, licenses may be suspended for non-payment.
33. Q: What documentation is required for employee supervision?
ANSWER Written policies and procedures for employee oversight.
34. Q: How must burglar alarm systems be installed? ANSWER According
to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
35. Q: What is required for monitoring services? ANSWER Appropriate
licenses and compliance with monitoring regulations.
36. Q: Can a contractor perform work outside Tennessee with a Tennessee
license? ANSWER Only within Tennessee unless reciprocity agreements
exist.
37. Q: What constitutes abandonment of a license? ANSWER Failure to
renew or notify of status changes.
38. Q: Are there specific requirements for system testing? ANSWER Yes,
systems must be tested according to manufacturer and code requirements.
39. Q: What is the Department's authority regarding inspections?
ANSWER The Department may inspect contractor operations and records.
40. Q: Can a contractor's license be revoked? ANSWER Yes, for violations
of law or regulations.
41. Q: What notification is required for business closure? ANSWER Must
notify the Department and customers in writing.
Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 62, Chapter 32.
2. Q: Who regulates burglar alarm businesses in Tennessee? ANSWER
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
3. Q: What is the minimum age requirement to be a qualifying agent?
ANSWER 18 years old.
4. Q: How long is a burglar alarm contractor license valid? ANSWER Two
years from the date of issuance.
5. Q: What is the application fee for a burglar alarm contractor license?
ANSWER The Department sets the fee and may vary; check current fee
schedule.
6. Q: What insurance coverage is required for burglar alarm contractors?
ANSWER General liability insurance of at least $100,000.
7. Q: Can an individual operate without a license if they only sell
equipment? ANSWER No, selling burglar alarm systems requires proper
licensing.
8. Q: What constitutes a "burglar alarm system" under Tennessee law?
ANSWER Any electrical, electronic, or mechanical device designed to detect
unauthorized entry.
9. Q: How many days does a contractor have to notify the Department of a
change of address? ANSWER 30 days.
10. Q: What is required for license renewal? ANSWER Timely application,
payment of fees, and meeting continuing education requirements.
11. Q: What is the penalty for operating without a license? ANSWER It is
a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
,12. Q: Can a license be transferred to another person? ANSWER No,
licenses are non-transferable.
13. Q: What information must be included in a burglar alarm contract?
ANSWER Company name, license number, description of work, total cost, and
customer's cancellation rights.
14. Q: How long must a contractor maintain customer records? ANSWER
At least three years.
15. Q: What is required for a qualifying agent application? ANSWER
Proof of experience, passing exam score, and application fee.
16. Q: Can a felony conviction disqualify someone from licensing?
ANSWER Yes, certain felony convictions may be grounds for denial.
17. Q: What is the maximum time allowed to complete an installation after
contract signing? ANSWER As specified in the contract, but must be
reasonable.
18. Q: Are there specific requirements for advertising burglar alarm
services? ANSWER Yes, all advertising must include the company's license
number.
19. Q: What happens if a contractor's insurance lapses? ANSWER The
license may be suspended or revoked.
20. Q: Who can perform burglar alarm installations? ANSWER Only
licensed contractors or their supervised employees.
21. Q: What is required for a change of qualifying agent? ANSWER
Notification to the Department and approval of the new qualifying agent.
22. Q: Can a contractor subcontract work to unlicensed individuals?
ANSWER No, all work must be performed by licensed contractors or
supervised employees.
23. Q: What customer information must be maintained in records?
ANSWER Name, address, type of system, installation date, and service history.
24. Q: How often must a contractor renew their license? ANSWER Every
two years.
25. Q: What constitutes false or misleading advertising? ANSWER Any
statement that deceives or has the tendency to deceive the public.
, 26. Q: Can a contractor guarantee that their system will prevent all
burglaries? ANSWER No, such guarantees are considered false advertising.
27. Q: What is the minimum experience required for a qualifying agent?
ANSWER Two years of experience in the burglar alarm industry.
28. Q: Can a corporation hold a burglar alarm license? ANSWER Yes, but
must have a qualifying agent.
29. Q: What happens if a qualifying agent leaves a company? ANSWER
The company has 60 days to replace them or the license becomes invalid.
30. Q: Are there bonding requirements for burglar alarm contractors?
ANSWER Check current regulations, as bonding requirements may apply.
31. Q: What constitutes unprofessional conduct? ANSWER Fraud,
misrepresentation, negligence, or violation of regulations.
32. Q: Can a license be suspended for non-payment of fees? ANSWER
Yes, licenses may be suspended for non-payment.
33. Q: What documentation is required for employee supervision?
ANSWER Written policies and procedures for employee oversight.
34. Q: How must burglar alarm systems be installed? ANSWER According
to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
35. Q: What is required for monitoring services? ANSWER Appropriate
licenses and compliance with monitoring regulations.
36. Q: Can a contractor perform work outside Tennessee with a Tennessee
license? ANSWER Only within Tennessee unless reciprocity agreements
exist.
37. Q: What constitutes abandonment of a license? ANSWER Failure to
renew or notify of status changes.
38. Q: Are there specific requirements for system testing? ANSWER Yes,
systems must be tested according to manufacturer and code requirements.
39. Q: What is the Department's authority regarding inspections?
ANSWER The Department may inspect contractor operations and records.
40. Q: Can a contractor's license be revoked? ANSWER Yes, for violations
of law or regulations.
41. Q: What notification is required for business closure? ANSWER Must
notify the Department and customers in writing.
